861.77/2260: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Warren)
178. Inform Japanese Foreign Office that this Government has suggested to John F. Stevens the advisability of his being in Washington at the time of the Armament Conference in order that his special knowledge of the affairs of the Chinese Eastern Railway may be directly available, and that this Government is informed that Mr. Stevens is planning to come. The Department has approved Stevens’ suggestion that he appoint Colonel Johnson President pro tempore of the Technical Board.
Cable Stevens as soon as you have done this and advise him that Department approves appointment of Johnson and that he may now make his plans public.